Manager, Finance & Operations - Laureus USA

Laureus Sport for Good USA is a national nonprofit organization that uses the power of sport to improve the lives of youth and unite communities. Since 2012, we’ve invested over $30 million into community-based organizations, impacting more than one million young people. We support youth-serving sport programs through grants and capacity building, empower local leaders to drive social change, and organize the youth sport sector through convenings, research, and strategic advisement. Laureus USA is part of the global Laureus network, which includes National Foundations across the world, a Global Foundation, the Laureus World Sports Academy, and the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.

About the Role

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA (Laureus USA) seeks a highly motivated, analytical, and collaborative Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial obligations and support organizational effectiveness across finance, compliance, governance, and operational initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Laureus USA financial operations while strengthening internal controls, supporting compliance, and improving operational efficiency. Approximately 80% of this role focuses on financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. The remaining 20% supports organizational operations, governance, compliance, vendor management, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Accounting (80%)

• Process accounts payable transactions through Bill.com and other financial systems.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with organizational policies.
• Maintain vendor records, W-9's, and supporting documentation.
• Manage cash receipts processing and revenue recording.
• Assist with expense allocations and coding.
• Support monthly credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries as assigned.
• Maintain electronic financial files and supporting documentation.

Reconciliations & Month-End Close

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues, and other general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly and year-end close activities.
• Maintain financial dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Support annual budget development and forecasting processes.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Support in preparing monthly departmental financial reports.
• Support in preparing quarterly financial reports for management, committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain financial dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Support annual budget development and forecasting processes.

Grant Financial Management, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain grant files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with grant financial reporting and reimbursement requests.
• Support government grant compliance activities.
• Monitor grant reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Maintain financial compliance calendars.
• Coordinate collection of audit documentation and schedules.
• Support annual audit preparation and external auditor requests.
• Support state registration and regulatory filing processes.
• Maintain organizational compliance documentation and records.

Operations & Organizational Effectiveness (15%)

• Maintain organizational contract management system and monitor key contract deadlines.
• Maintain vendor files, insurance certificates, and procurement documentation.
• Coordinate organizational document management systems and records retention practices.
• Support procurement and purchasing processes.
• Coordinate operational onboarding and offboarding activities with organizational leadership.
• Assist with maintaining organizational operating procedures and workflow documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and streamline processes.

Governance & Board Support (5%)

• Coordinate scheduling for Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Governance Committee, and other assigned meetings.
• Prepare meeting logistics and materials.
• Assist in preparing committee and board packets.
• Attend committee meetings as assigned and record meeting minutes.
• Maintain governance files and official records.
• Support implementation and monitoring of board-approved policies.
• Assist with maintaining policy review calendars.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant nonprofit finance, accounting, operations, or administrative experience.
• Experience supporting multiple departments or program teams while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of nonprofit finance and operations experience.
• Experience supporting organizations with annual budgets exceeding $3 million.
• Experience managing government grants, restricted funding, reimbursement-based contracts, and grant compliance.
• Experience supporting audits.
• Experience working with boards or committees.
• Experience developing or improving financial workflows, operational processes, dashboards, or reporting tools.
• Experience using Sage Intacct, Bill.com, or similar financial systems.
• Experience supporting remote organizations.

Work Environment

Laureus USA is a high-performing team with a strong track record of impact, national partnerships, and engagement from some of the world’s most recognized athletes. As part of this team, you can expect a collaborative environment where individuals take ownership of their work while also stepping in to support broader organizational priorities as needed. This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in strengthening Laureus’ finance and operations processes and workflows. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Director of Operations, as well as across all Laureus USA budget holders. On occasion, this role will also include participation in events, including some evenings and weekends.

Pay

The expected salary range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and alignment with the qualifications and attributes of the role.